Extension-table



UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

ANTHONI ISKY, OF LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA.

EXTENSION-TABLE.

Specification of Letters Patent Np. 23,469, dated April 5, 1859.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it kno-wn that I, ANTHONI IsKY, of the city of Lancaster, in thecounty of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania, have invented a new andImproved Device for Constructing Extension-Tables; and I do herebydeclare that the following is a full and exact description thereof,reference being had to the accompanying drawings, making a part of thisspecification, in which- Figure l, is a perspective view of the table,with its one side partly extended, the dotted lines showing the courseof the pendant leaf C, (hinged to the frame Gr, and legs E,) to form thecontinued top of the table, when brought over on the pivoted crossslats, F. Fig.` 2, a descriptive view of the underside. The firmlyunited frame H, H', to the stationary legs D, its central partition I,on the one side, showing the slats when closed; on the other, theextension in part of the same, with the movable frame Gr, and legs E, toeach. Fig. 3, shows how the leaves C, B, are hinged, partly drawn apartto show the notch M, fitting under the cross piece or frame H. Fig. 4,shows the position of the double leaves, C, B, when the table is closed.

The extension is effected by means of a series of cross slats, F,centrally attached on each side of the partition I, internally under thetop, A, moving on pivots, at each intersection, parallel to one another,and, externally ailixed to the movable legs, E, and cross piece at Gr,passing through a slot in the table frame H', between the permanent legsD, and top of the table A. When the table is closed as seen in Fig. 4,the extension ismade by raising the Wing or leaf B, drawing out the wingC, and legs E, which fit in `40 and under the frame H', and turning theleaf or wing C, from its pendant position half round' onto the top ofthe cross-slats F,` and pressing the edges of C, against those of B, sothat the point or points K, enter and lock into a corresponding catch,(or spring bolts may be employed, as also additional bolts beneath thewings B, and C, if deemed needful.)

The illust-rations plainly show the operation, which for its simplicityand cheapness, and great utility in hotels or large families, makes it adesirable article of household furniture, admitting of any degree ofextension and may be 'so extended that adjustable 55 extra pieces may beinserted between the attached wings (j, and B, in an emergency.

What I claim as my invention, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

The arrangement of the plvoted cross- Y F, when extended, as also theadjustment and combination of the several parts'herein described and forthe purpose specified.

ANTHONI ISKY.

Witnesses:

S. G. MUssER, JACOB STAUFFER.

